Reason 1: Google Now on Android devices

I have a wife and three daughters and love them more than anything in the world. I obviously don't have "real" love for my inanimate smartphones, but they have become very useful tools in my life. While the screenshots in this gallery were created on the Galaxy Note II, many of these applications and integrated apps are present on other platforms and help define why I "love" my smartphones. FYI, these reasons I love my smartphones are not in an order of importance.

Google updates Google Now on a regular basis and the service presents data applicable to you. It is a real assistant and one of the reasons I enjoy using my Galaxy Note II.

Reason 2: Multi-page mode on the Galaxy Note II

It's great to view and use two apps at once on the large Galaxy Note II.

Reason 3: Twitter (Tweetings shown)

Social networking is one of the most popular reasons to use smartphones today and Twitter is one of my favorite.

Reason 4: Wunderlist

I have a lot of things going on and Wunderlist is my ultimate favorite application for keeping track of things I have to do, including my honey-do list.

Reason 5: Fitbit

Staying fit is important to me and my smartphone helps keep me motivated.

Reason 6: Audio books

I recently discovered Audible and am enjoying books during my commute and business travel.

Reason 7: Magazines

I read magazines on my smartphones and tablets, including using the Google Play Magazines app.

Reason 8: TV shows and movies

I enjoy TV shows and movies on my smartphones and find something like the 5.5 inch display of the Note II is perfect for video on the go.

Reason 9: Words with Friends

I am not a heavy gamer, but I do really enjoy how I can play Words with Friends with people over the Internet on my schedule.

Reason 10: Angry Birds Star Wars

As a major Star Wars fan, I am really enjoying the world of Star Wars in Angry Birds.

Reason 11: Streaming music services

I enjoy discovering music and apps like Slacker let me do that on my smartphones.

Reason 12: Email

Email is important to me and I personally find the experience on smartphones to be even better than on a PC.

Reason 13: Mapping and navigation

I NEVER print out paper maps and rely fully on my smartphones to get me to new places and help manage my trips.

Reason 14: Reading my Bible

The Bible is a huge book and I am pleased that I can take multiple translations to read and study on large colorful smartphone displays.

Reason 14: Reading my Bible

Matthew Miller started using a mobile devices in 1997 and has been writing news, reviews, and opinion pieces ever since. He is a co-host with GigaOM's Kevin Tofel on the MobileTechRoundup podcast and an author of three Wiley Companion series books. Matthew started using mobile devices with a US Robotics Pilot 1000 and has owned over 200 d...
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Matthew is a professional naval architect by day and a mobile gadgeteer at all other times. He purchases his own devices and then sells them on eBay or Swappa to buy more. Many other devices are sent for review on a 30-day loaner basis and then returned to the carrier or manufacturer. If any are provided as &#8220;long term loaner units&#8221 this will be clearly disclosed in his reviews.